The local Whole Foods carries husked (if that is the right term) coconut - the shell has been removed. It isn't that expensive and I've been tempted to buy one - but I don't know what to do with it. I do love coconut but this is a little intimidating. Part of me is a little concerned that my hands might not be strong enough to cut into it - I've some arthritic hand issues. Is this a valid concern?

What would YOU do with this coconut? I need ideas :) I don't know how "fresh" it really is since the shell has been removed...

11-24-2012, 06:58 PM

EyeOfRound

Who said you need to cut it? Just smash it with a rock or something. PRIMAL! :p

Tbh, I can't really think of any specific use for it that you couldn't get out of shredded/sliced coconut, although I guess it might be cheaper.

11-24-2012, 08:26 PM

sakura_girl

Do you mean the young Thai coconuts?

11-25-2012, 05:01 AM

Catrin

[QUOTE=sakura_girl;1014350]Do you mean the young Thai coconuts?[/QUOTE]

Probably, I don't remember a name on them but if you are familiar with WF selling then in that way then that is what they are. It is less than $5 so it seems a less expensive way to get some good shredded coconut. If I can break it open with a hammer or something, I assume my food processor could shred smaller chunks.

11-25-2012, 05:17 AM

Knifegill

You'll want to drill into it and get the water out first. Then put it into a bag and hammer away. Younger coconuts are easier.

11-25-2012, 01:00 PM

Catrin

[QUOTE=Knifegill;1014472]You'll want to drill into it and get the water out first. Then put it into a bag and hammer away. Younger coconuts are easier.[/QUOTE]

Sounds like a quite primal approach and also a good form of stress relief :) Thanks!

11-25-2012, 11:48 PM

Knifegill

Asian markets tend to have baby coconuts for around $1.00. They are much easier to eat, the flesh scoops out like butter.

11-26-2012, 02:41 AM

Catrin

[QUOTE=Knifegill;1015154]Asian markets tend to have baby coconuts for around $1.00. They are much easier to eat, the flesh scoops out like butter.[/QUOTE]

I will check this out, thanks!

11-26-2012, 10:46 PM

RobbyJ

[QUOTE=Knifegill;1015154]Asian markets tend to have baby coconuts for around $1.00. They are much easier to eat, the flesh scoops out like butter.[/QUOTE]

After you pour and drink the water (or drink it strait from the coconut!), use a spoon to scoop and eat the meat. If it's a Young Thai Coconut, the meat will be a jelly consistency. My stores have them for around $2.50, but an Asian market is probably even less. I just ate my first one and it was GREAT!

12-08-2012, 06:05 AM

ryanmercer

only thing I do with coconut is drink the water. I have some every day, enough to add about 700mg of potassium into my daily intake because I just don't get enough from food sources. Even with the coconut water I fall well short of even what the government recommends I intake.